To commemorate SASUKE's 20th anniversary since its inception, SASUKE 33 (officially, 「SASUKE2017 」) was officially announced on October 31, 2016, by TBS. It is the second tournament after Morimoto Yūsuke's kanzenseiha. The broadcast aired on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 6:30pm JST. As a side note, an alternative de facto title「SASUKE2017春」is used in SASUKE 34's Navi to differentiate both tournaments took place in the same year.
Applications[]
TBS announced the application process for SASUKE 33 on October 31, 2016, on the official website, Twitter and Facebook, as well as a teaser video released on TBS's Youtube channel. The deadline for the applications was January 6, 2017. Auditions were held on January 14th in Osaka and Tokyo on January 22.
Filming[]
The taping dates took place on the February 11 and February 12, 2017; Similar to SASUKE 32, the First Stage took place on February 11 while any possible runs for the Second Stage, Third Stage, and Final Stage took place on February 12.
Tournament Summary[]
SASUKE 33 is the first tournament in about 16 years (since SASUKE 6), that Nagano Makoto didn't compete in SASUKE (Nagano had announced his retirement in the previous tournament), and the first tournament which was aired during spring (since SASUKE 25). The First Stage time limit was increased by 13 seconds, making it the first time since SASUKE 14 that the time limit was not a multiple of 5. A new obstacle, the Fish Bone, incorporated from KUNOICHI 2017 Spring, was introduced. Although there were shocking failures such as:
- Urushihara Yuuji and Kanno Hitoshi's failures on the Rolling Hill,
- Matachi Ryo's failure on the newest obstacle, the Fish Bone,
- Kawaguchi Tomohiro's failure on the Double Pendulum,
- Kishimoto Shinya's failure on the Quad Steps, and last but not least,
- Darvish Kenji's devastating failure on the Lumberjack Climb for the second time, with one step closer to clear the First Stage.
Nevertheless, the results of this tournament were far superior to that of the previous tournament, as 13 competitors cleared, which included numerous celebrities like Takeru, Mori Wataru, and ABC-Z member Tsukada Ryoichi for their first time. Takeda Toshihiro cleared the First Stage for the first time since SASUKE 30, and reigning champion Morimoto Yūsuke cleared the First Stage in his return (although he almost slipped at the Fish Bone). Several competitors who cleared in the previous tournament, such as Drew Drechsel and Sato Jun, also cleared. The amount of First Stage clears in this tournament, 13, were exactly equivalent to the ones in SASUKE 3, which was thirty tournaments ago.
In the Second Stage, however, the results were lackluster compared to the previous tournament. The time limit was decreased by five seconds, while the Cross Slider was replaced with the Ring Slider, a modified version of the Slide Walk from KUNOICHI 2017 Spring. While it did not eliminate anyone, the obstacle was proven to be an efficient time waster and strength drainer, as Takeru took about 25 seconds to clear the obstacle. Both Salmon Ladder Nobori and Kudari were lethal, as all of the celebrities who attempted them except for Mori Wataru failed. The Reverse Conveyor unexpectedly posed a threat, as two-time Third Stage veteran Hioki Masashi timed out there, as did Mori Wataru, likely due to the obstacle moving at a faster pace than the previous tournament. It took a string of eight failures before Asa Kazuma cleared the Second Stage. The last four competitors (Drew Drechsel, Sato Jun, Nagasaki Shunsuke, and Morimoto Yūsuke) all cleared.
In the Third Stage, the resting platform between the Flying Bar and Sidewinder Kai was removed, and both obstacles were modified:
- The Flying Bar was modified to have a line attached to the bar along a wire track to prevent the competitors to take the bar down with them in case they failed, and
- The Sidewinder's zig-zag formation was changed to a straight line, thus a name change from its predecessor.
In addition, the green resting bars leading to the Pipe Slider from the Vertical Limit Kai were blocked off at the top, meaning that competitors could no longer rest at any point in the second half of the stage, the change was presumably due to Drew Drechsel having unexpectedly cleared the Ultra Crazy Cliffhanger in his first attempt in the previous tournament and was close to attempt the Vertical Limit Kai.
The modification to the Flying Bar was proven to be lethal, as all but one of the competitors who attempted it failed. Only Drew managed to clear the obstacle, as well as the Sidewinder Kai, but when attempting the Ultra Crazy Cliffhanger, he rushed through the obstacle, not wanting to wait for the moving ledge at the end. As he made the second transition, the moving ledge start to move up. This ended up costing him and he failed the obstacle, unlike in the previous tournament. After Morimoto failed at the Flying Bar, the tournament ended with no Third Stage clear.
First Stage[]
Obstacles[]
① Quad Steps クワッドステップス
② Rolling Hill ローリングヒル
③ TIE Fighter タイファイター
④ ^Fish Bone フィッシュボーン
⑤ Double Pendulum ダブルペンダラム
⑥ Tackle タックル
⑦ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁
⑧ Tarzan Rope ターザンロープ
⑨ Lumberjack Climb ランバージャッククライム
Time Limit: 128 seconds
^ Denotes New Obstacle
* Denotes Modified Obstacle
Results[]
| Number | Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nakayama Kinnikun (38) | Comedian | ⑤ Double Pendulum ダブルペンダラム | First to clear the Fish Bone. |
| 2 | Oya Motomi | Hiroshima University Sumo Wrestler Club Captain | ⑤ Double Pendulum ダブルペンダラム | All Cut. External Information. |
| 3 | Torisawa Katsuhide (44) | IBMS Staffing Service Salesman | ① Quad Steps クワッドステップス | |
| 4 | Ikeda Yuki | Crepe Shop Manager | ① Quad Steps クワッドステップス | All Cut. Result In Official Book. |
| 5 | Manabe Daiki | Milk Deliveryman | ② Rolling Hill ローリングヒル | All Cut. Result In Official Book. |
| 6 | Saito Yuki | Pear Farmer | ① Quad Steps クワッドステップス | All Cut. Result In Official Book. |
| 7 | Hamada Keita | Keita Hamada Cabin Attendant | ② Rolling Hill ローリングヒル | All Cut. Result In Official Book. |
| 8 | Matsuzawa Satoshi (28) | NTT Docomo | ③TIE Fighter タイファイター | |
| 9 | Terazawa Sho (27) | Sushi Shop Manager | ④ Fish Bone フィッシュボーン | |
| 10 | Ogawa Taro | Poultry Farmer | ④ Fish Bone フィッシュボーン | All Cut. Result In Official Book. |
| 11 | Hayemi Takeshi | Toei Bus Driver | ⑦ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | All Cut. Time Out. Result In Official Book. |
| 12 | Horiuchi Ryo | Insurance Company Staff | ⑤ Double Pendulum ダブルペンダラム | All Cut. Result In Official Book. |
| 13 | Taniguchi Kotaro (13) | 1st Year Student at Waseda Junior High School | ③TIE Fighter タイファイター | Course Out. He slipped and the obstacle left the track with him on the platform. |
| 14 | Kawano Yosuke (39) | Dentist | ② Rolling Hill ローリングヒル | All Cut. Result In Official Book. |
| 15 | Ogawa Hiroyasu | Cherry Tomato Farmer | ⑤ Double Pendulum ダブルペンダラム | All Cut. Result In Official Book. |
| 16 | Tokunaga Naoki | Signboard Businessman | ③TIE Fighter タイファイター | All Cut. Result In Official Book. |
| 17 | Matsumoto Daiki | Wagyu Beef Breeder | ⑤ Double Pendulum ダブルペンダラム | All Cut. Result In Official Book. |
| 18 | Kanno Kazuki | School Lunch Cook | ④ Fish Bone フィッシュボーン | All Cut. Result In Official Book. |
| 19 | Kato Hideaki | Tatami Craftsman | ② Rolling Hill ローリングヒル | All Cut. Result In Official Book. |
| 20 | Miki Yasuo | Hotel New Otani Cook | ① Quad Steps クワッドステップス | All Cut. Result In Official Book. |
| 21 | Miki Koji (29) | Manager of Don Quijote | ① Quad Steps クワッドステップス | |
| 22 | Nakomoto Yuki | Okinawa Prefectural Government Civil Engineer | ② Rolling Hill ローリングヒル | All Cut. External Information. |
| 23 | Hida Takahiro | Izukyu Line Maintenance | ④ Fish Bone フィッシュボーン | All Cut. Result In Official Book. |
| 24 | Hachitani Takumi | Fish Cake Maker | ⑤ Double Pendulum ダブルペンダラム | All Cut. Result In Official Book. |
| 25 | Higuchi Keneo | House Demolition Expert | ④ Fish Bone フィッシュボーン | All Cut. Result In Official Book. |
| 26 | Ogino Hiroyuki | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Kobe Shipyard Worker | ③ TIE Fighter タイファイター | All Cut. Result In Official Book. Shown on Trailer. |
| 27 | Naito Ryo | Travel Agency Staff | ④ Fish Bone フィッシュボーン | All Cut. Result In Official Book. |
| 28 | Yamada Shu (21) | Nagasaki Prefecture Fisheries Association | ② Rolling Hill ローリングヒル | |
| 29 | Hattori Taiki | Alcohol Deliveryman | ① Quad Steps クワッドステップス | All Cut. Result In Official Book. |
| 30 | Ikeda Katsuhiro (33) | Home Center Worker | ③ TIE Fighter タイファイター | All Cut. Result In Official Book. |
| 31 | Yamamoto Hiroshige (24) | [Yamada Corps/Black Tigers] SEGA Game Center Employee | ④ Fish Bone フィッシュボーン | |
| 32 | Obata Satoshi (24) | [Yamada Corps/Black Tigers] Laver Machine Maintenance | ⑤ Double Pendulum ダブルペンダラム | Middle Cut. External Information. |
| 33 | Yamada Katsumi (51) | Mr. SASUKE | ③ TIE Fighter タイファイター | |
| 34 | Kyan Yutaka (32) | Golden Bomber Guitar | ① Quad Steps クワッドステップス | |
| 35 | Iwamoto Hikaru (23) | Johnny's Junior | ① Quad Steps クワッドステップス | |
| 36 | Jonishi Takeshi (30) | WORLD ORDER | ③ TIE Fighter タイファイター | Shown in Trailer. Shown on Navi. Digest. |
| 37 | Honma Kenta (23) | Demon Decorator | ④ Fish Bone フィッシュボーン | Digest. |
| 38 | Hosono Yoshihisa (32) | Tada Shinto Shrine Priest | ③ TIE Fighter タイファイター | Digest. |
| 39 | Ueda Yoritaka (34) | Shu Tamasaki Temple Monk | ① Quad Steps クワッドステップス | Digest. |
| 40 | Asao Hitoshi | Buddhist Altar Shop Worker | ⑦ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | All Cut. Result In Official Book. Time Out. |
| 41 | Iketani Naoki (43) | Talent | ① Quad Steps クワッドステップス | Transition to Rolling Hill. Shown on Navi. |
| 42 | Amano Joji (32) | Rock Band "Gekitetsu" Vocalist | ⑦ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | Time Out. |
| 43 | Utsunomiya Kazuki | Muscle Bar Staff | ⑦ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | All Cut. Result In Official Book. Time Out. Shown on Trailer. |
| 44 | Ibushi Kota (34) | Professional Wrestler | ⑧ Tarzan Rope ターザンロープ | Time Out. Shown on Navi. |
| 45 | Hioki Masashi (35) | Kitagawa Electronics Manager | Clear (05.91 seconds left) | |
| 46 | Anna Konno (27) | Gravure Talent/Actress | ② Rolling Hill ローリングヒル | Digest. |
| 47 | Tomaru Sayaka (20) | Talent | ① Quad Steps クワッドステップス | Shown on Navi. |
| 48 | RENA | Shootboxer | ② Rolling Hill ローリングヒル | Transition from Quad Steps. Shown on Navi. Digest. |
| 49 | Usami Mao (21) | Dokkyo University Track Member | ⑤ Double Pendulum ダブルペンダラム | Digest. |
| 50 | Matsuda Karan (16) | 1st Year Student at Tone High School | ② Rolling Hill ローリングヒル | Digest. |
| 51 | Watanabe Kana (28) | Business Association Judo Player | ⑤ Double Pendulum ダブルペンダラム | Digest. |
| 52 | Takasu Seiki (26) | Captain of the 37th Konpira Maru | Clear (08.51 seconds left) | |
| 53 | Yamamura Shingo | Folding Box Craftsman | ⑤ Double Pendulum ダブルペンダラム | All Cut. Result In Official Book. Shown on Trailer. |
| 54 | Suzuki Koki | Naan Bread Artisan | ① Quad Steps クワッドステップス | All Cut. Result In Official Book. |
| 55 | Takiguchi Yuta (32) | 3rd Owner of the Michinominato Marutake | ⑤ Double Pendulum ダブルペンダラム | Digest. |
| 56 | Oikawa Yui (24) | Rickshaw Operator | ⑦ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | Time out. Digest. |
| 57 | Hayashi Sho | Waseda University Cheerleader | ① Quad Steps クワッドステップス | All Cut. Result In Official Book. |
| 58 | Koyanagi Eiichi | RIZAP Trainer | ⑦ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | All Cut. Result In Official Book. |
| 59 | Iwata Koji | Dairy Farmer | ④ Fish Bone フィッシュボーン | All Cut. Result In Official Book. Shown on Trailer. |
| 60 | Nishida Akihito (28) | Firefighter in Miyazaki Prefecture | ③ TIE Fighter タイファイター | Digest. |
| 61 | Ikegawa Yusuke (31) | Kochi Police Officer | ④ Fish Bone フィッシュボーン | Digest. |
| 62 | Mori Naoto | Maritime Self-Defense Force Instructor | ③ TIE Fighter タイファイター | All Cut. Result In Official Book. |
| 63 | Yamada Motoki | Legal Worker | ④ Fish Bone フィッシュボーン | All Cut. Result In Official Book. Shown on Trailer. |
| 64 | Tanaka Yuma | Pharmacist | ④ Fish Bone フィッシュボーン | All Cut. Result In Official Book. |
| 65 | Inatsuki Yohei | Shibushi City Hall Water Works Division | ④ Fish Bone フィッシュボーン | All Cut. Result In Official Book. Shown on Trailer. |
| 66 | Matsuda Daisuke (41) | Matsuda Plumbing | ④ Fish Bone フィッシュボーン | Shown on Trailer. Shown on Navi. Digest. |
| 67 | Suzuki Shota (29?) | Eisai MR | ① Quad Steps クワッドステップス | All Cut. Result In Official Book. |
| 68 | Narita Shinichiro | Naritaya Owner | ④ Fish Bone フィッシュボーン | All Cut. Result In Official Book. |
| 69 | Dekita Kazuya (30?) | Former Cirque Du Soleil Performer | ③ TIE Fighter タイファイター | All Cut. Result In Official Book. |
| 70 | Takaharu Nakagawa (25) | Former Society Football National Team Member | ⑦ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | Time Out. Digest. |
| 71 | Miyoshi Shuhei (22) | Waseda University Fencing Club Captain | ② Rolling Hill ローリングヒル | Transition from Quad Steps. Shown on Trailer. Digest. |
| 72 | Nakayama Hiroki | Outrigger Canoe Club Coach | ② Rolling Hill ローリングヒル | All Cut. Result In Official Book. |
| 73 | Sasaki Shohei (26?) | ALSOK Niigata | ① Quad Steps クワッドステップス | All Cut. Result In Official Book. |
| 74 | Oto Jun | Iwakuni Medical Center Nurse | ③ TIE Fighter タイファイター | All Cut. Result In Official Book. |
| 75 | Eriguchi Jun | Chuou University American Football Player | ② Rolling Hill ローリングヒル | All Cut. Result In Official Book. Shown in Commercial. |
| 76 | Nishimura Satoshi | Works at an Art Moving Center | ② Rolling Hill ローリングヒル | All Cut. Result In Official Book. Transition from Quad Steps. |
| 77 | Igarashi Dai (21) | Snow Brand "Megmilk Ebina" Factory Worker | Clear (22.79 seconds left) | Digest. |
| 78 | Suzuki Yuki(17?) | Inuyama City Aichi Prefecture Firefighter | ⑦ Soritatsu Kabe そり立つ壁 | All Cut. Result In Official Book. Time Out. Shown on Trailer. |
| 79 | Kamegawa Masaki | Kirin Beer Worker | ④ Fish Bone フィッシュボーン | All Cut. Result In Official Book. Shown on Trailer. |
| 80 | Kishimoto Shinya (37) | Paper Manufacturer | ① Quad Steps クワッドステップス | Shown on Trailer. Shown on Navi. |
| 81 | Takeru (25) | First K-1 World GP Featherweight Champion | Clear (12.53 seconds left) | |
| 82 | Darvish Kenji (36) | Golden Bomber Drummer | ⑨ Lumberjack Climb ランバージャッククライム | Made it to the top of the obstacle, but while pulling himself up to the platform, he lost his grip. |
| 83 | Mori Wataru (34) | Actor | Clear (06.56 seconds left) | |
| 84 | Liao Long Zhun | Taiwan Representative | ④ Fish Bone フィッシュボーン | All Cut. Result In Official Book. Disqualified for grabbing the bar. |
| 85 | Kikuchi Masayuki (27) | Samurai Rock Orchestra Performer | Clear (01.62 seconds left) | Digest. |
| 86 | Tsukada Ryoichi (30) | ABC-Z | Clear (09.41 seconds left) | |
| 87 | Takahashi Kenji (41) | KONG EXPRESS Representative | ③ TIE Fighter タイファイター | Digest. |
| 88 | Matachi Ryo (27) | Plumber | ④ Fish Bone フィッシュボーン | Digest. |
| 89 | Urushihara Yuuji (38) | Haruta Shoes Staff | ② Rolling Hill ローリングヒル | |
| 90 | Takeda Toshihiro (41) | Kaatsu Training Gym Owner | Clear (12.70 seconds left) | |
| 91 | Yamamoto Shingo (42) | Training Gym Owner | ⑤ Double Pendulum ダブルペンダラム | |
| 92 | Kanno Hitoshi (31) | Building Maintenance Worker | ② Rolling Hill ローリングヒル | |
| 93 | Suzuki Yusuke (38) | Junior High School PE Teacher | ⑤ Double Pendulum ダブルペンダラム | Digest. |
| 94 | Anastase Ragivaru (25) | Tahitian Dance Instructor | ② Rolling Hill ローリングヒル | Digest. |
| 95 | Asa Kazuma (35) | Carpenter | Clear (29.13 seconds left) | |
| 96 | Drew Drechsel (27) | Gym Trainer | Clear (31.31 seconds left) | Digest. |
| 97 | Sato Jun (25) | Parkour Instructor | Clear (32.06 seconds left) | Digest. Fastest First Stage clear of the tournament. Full run shown on SASUKE YouTube channel. |
| 98 | Nagasaki Shunsuke (29) | Trampoline Performer | Clear (16.6 seconds left) | Digest. |
| 99 | Kawaguchi Tomohiro (35) | Concrete Mixer Truck Driver | ⑤ Double Pendulum ダブルペンダラム | |
| 100 | Morimoto Yūsuke (25) | IDEC Software Engineer | Clear (06.60 seconds left) | |
| Total | 100 Attempts | 13 clears |
Second Stage[]
Obstacles[]
① ^Ring Slider リングスライダー
② Salmon Ladder Nobori サーモンラダー 上り
③ Salmon Ladder Kudari サーモンラダー 下り
④ Spider Walk スパイダーウォーク
⑤ Spider Drop スパイダードロップ
⑥ Backstream バックストリーム
⑦ *Reverse Conveyor リバースコンべアー
⑧ Wall Lifting ウォールリフティング
Time Limit: 110 seconds
^ Denotes New Obstacle
* Denotes Modified Obstacle
Results[]
|
Number |
Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | Hioki Masashi (35) | Kitagawa Electronics Manager | ⑦ Reverse Conveyor リバースコンべアー | Time Out. First to beat Ring Slider. |
| 52 | Takasu Seiki (26) | Captain of the 37th Konpira Maru | ② Salmon Ladder Nobori サーモンラダー 上り | |
| 77 | Igarashi Dai (21) | Snow Brand "Megmilk Ebina" Factory Worker | ③ Salmon Ladder Kudari サーモンラダー 下り | Digest. |
| 81 | Takeru (25) | First K-1 World GP Featherweight Champion | ② Salmon Ladder Nobori サーモンラダー 上り | |
| 83 | Mori Wataru (34) | Actor | ⑦ Reverse Conveyor リバースコンべアー | Time Out. |
| 85 | Kikuchi Masayuki (27) | Samurai Rock Orchestra Performer | ② Salmon Ladder Nobori サーモンラダー 上り | Digest. |
| 86 | Tsukada Ryoichi (30) | ABC-Z | ② Salmon Ladder Nobori サーモンラダー 上り | |
| 90 | Takeda Toshihiro (41) | Kaatsu Training Gym Owner | ③ Salmon Ladder Kudari サーモンラダー 下り | Lost grip after successful transition to the Third Level. |
| 95 | Asa Kazuma (35) | Carpenter | Clear (05.94 seconds left) | |
| 96 | Drew Drechsel (27) | Gym Trainer | Clear (07.83 seconds left) | Digest. Full run shown on Challenge. |
| 97 | Sato Jun (25) | Parkour Instructor | Clear (07.35 seconds left) | Digest. Full run shown on Challenge. |
| 98 | Nagasaki Shunsuke (29) | Trampoline Performer | Clear (02.40 seconds left) | Digest. |
| 100 | Morimoto Yūsuke (25) | IDEC Software Engineer | Clear (16.51 seconds left) | Fastest Second Stage clear of the tournament. |
| Total | 13 Attempts | 5 clears |
Third Stage[]
Obstacles[]
① Drum Hopper Kai ドラムホッパー改
② *Flying Bar フライングバー
③ *Sidewinder Kai サイドワインダー改
④ Ultra Crazy Cliffhanger ウルトラクレイジークリフハンガー
⑤ Vertical Limit Kai バーティカルリミット改
⑥ Pipe Slider パイプスライダー
Results[]
|
Number |
Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | Asa Kazuma (35) | Carpenter | ② Flying Bar フライングバー | |
| 96 | Drew Drechsel (27) | Gym Trainer | ④ Ultra Crazy Cliffhanger ウルトラクレイジークリフハンガー | First to clear Sidewinder Kai. |
| 97 | Sato Jun (25) | Parkour Instructor | ② Flying Bar フライングバー | |
| 98 | Nagasaki Shunsuke (29) | Trampoline Performer | ② Flying Bar フライングバー | |
| 100 | Morimoto Yūsuke (25) | IDEC Software Engineer | ② Flying Bar フライングバー | Last Man Standing. |
| Total | 5 Attempts | 0 clears |
Final Stage[]
Obstacle[]
① Spider Climb スパイダークライム (8m)
② *Salmon Ladder サーモンラダー (7m)
③ Tsuna Nobori 綱登り (10m)
Time limit: Unknown
Results[]
|
Number |
Name (Age) | Profile | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage Not Attempted (No Stage Three Clears). | ||||
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